Applies to:

Make sure your Mac® computer is not currently paired to any other Bluetooth® audio device(s). If the computer has a Mac® branded Bluetooth® keyboard and mouse, they do not need to be disconnected. To clear previous paired devices on the Mac®, see removing paired devices on a Mac®

With the SoundLink® speaker turned on, press and hold the Bluetooth® button on the speaker for five seconds. The Bluetooth® indicator will slowly fade on and off approximately once every second. The SoundLink® speaker will remain in this state for 20 minutes, or until a Bluetooth® connection is made

With your Mac® turned on, click the Apple® icon (menu) in the upper left-hand corner of the screen

In the Apple® menu, choose "System Preferences..."

Under the Internet & wireless section, click on the Bluetooth® icon

In the Bluetooth® menu, search for Bluetooth® devices by clicking the "Set up new device" button, or the "+" button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen

On the Bluetooth® Setup Assistant screen, choose "Bose® SoundLink® Wireless Mobile speaker", then click "CONTINUE." If the computer asks for a password, use "0000"

After the pairing has completed successfully, click "Quit"

In the Bluetooth® menu, click the "Advanced…" button. If the Bluetooth® menu screen is not already visible, follow steps 3 to 5